The nameBinta
Binta is a West African girl's name, given in France since the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
It is often linked to the Arabic bint, "daughter".
Origin
West African, common among the Fula of Guinea, Senegal and Mali.
History
Found in France since the mid 1970s, Binta is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen since the 2000s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Binta
Binta in France
Binta was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 505 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Binta. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Binta in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 70 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Binta mean?
It is often linked to the Arabic bint, "daughter".
What is the origin of the name Binta?
West African, common among the Fula of Guinea, Senegal and Mali.
Is Binta a girl's or a boy's name?
Binta is a girl's name.